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Recent Examples of upside
Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
But what if addressing that organizational need, which in this case is a big right-shot defenseman with high offensive upside, isn’t a big reach at all?
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
The strange upside of high-profile rulings like Friday’s is a boost to Democratic messaging against the few swing-state centrist Republicans who are still clinging to House seats.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
But what if addressing that organizational need, which in this case is a big right-shot defenseman with high offensive upside, isn’t a big reach at all?
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
—San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
Noun
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JPMorgan downgraded Wendy’s to underweight from neutral, giving the stock a new price target of $6 and implying about 18% downside from Friday’s close.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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The biggest downside of cedar mulch is its expense.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Preposition
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because there is not yet a clear and agreed-upon way to measure this, nurses and hospital leadership – who view the problem from their distinct positions – often disagree on what safe staffing actually looks like, which can lead to conflict.—
Anna Mayo,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Comeback’s blunt depiction of Hollywood neuroses has been ahead of the curve since its 2005 debut.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The learning curve has been sharp, but Canvot has taken it in his stride.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Preposition
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Lukáš Dostál allowed a goal on the first shot of the game for the 14th time between the regular season and playoffs.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
Preposition
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Lehmann considers the contested history of Anne Boleyn, the outlandish accusations against her, and the ways in which her image has been erased and changed over time.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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While the Crusaders have a regular-season finale Friday against Eastlake, Wednesday’s win clinched the league title.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Now these teams will brace for a huge swing game in this series two nights from now.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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In the fifth, Eldridge unfurled his first truly impactful swing of the season with his mom and aunt in attendance.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Most fundamentally, innovation raises productivity, which in turn makes higher living standards possible.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Despite the mall’s downfall, Francisco Salazar, 54, still enjoys walking the halls of Ford City — a hobby he’s held since before the turn of the millennium.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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